Our show has finally ended last Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. The Grand FInals was a success for it has not only packed 3/4 of the Araneta Coliseum but it has also trended worldwide on twitter and it has made the papers the next morning... and the next few mornings. Haha! Well, let's not go into details of what was written on the papers because majority are negative. That, I don't want to comment about.
But the last three months was a nice experience for me. It has made me and a few others smart in the reality show business. I have gained a lot of friends from crew to the staff to everyone. It has made me humble for I didn't show my sungay in this side of the world. I was the kind boy, happy, and as if I didn't carry a cross along the way. I was Mr. Nice Guy and suprisingly, I felt like I can be good if I want to. Lol! But hey, like what I said, gaining friends was the most important part of the experience. I have my team reality, my team relax (Marionne, Jaise, Karl and Macke), a crush who doesn't like me (haha) and I gained a bestfriend in my Buddy Chris L. It was a fun fun 3.5 months.
And today, another begins. I will just put everything together and then start again. I am a bit afraid and excited for this will be another chapter in my life where I can become a little bit better than I used to. But I'm sure of one thing, everyone whom I met along the journey will always be treasured (drama?).
Thank you to my network for giving me the chance to become better. I have enjoyed every bit of it and I am sure I will enjoy the future. Cheers to everyone in the Artista Academy! We did well!
Michael Foz
8:38PM / Oct 31, 2012
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Monday 8 October 2012
Cyber Loko
I'm back! LOL
It has been over a month since I last posted a blog. Wow! Ang tagal na pala. I really don't know what happened pero I think I was just too busy with work I forgot to share my thoughts with you. So what's the latest fuzz? Hmm...
The much talked about Cyber Crime Bill. So what's this bill all about? Well for a normal citizen it says "You-cant-fuckin-tweet-about-me-anymore". Well for me that's what it says. Then comes the libel issue etc. But that's something legal people need to explain. Hehe! I might post something wrong. Or oops! Can I post a blog about this? I might be sued for this post. LOL!
But whatever it is, the internet wouldn't be as exciting as it is today if this bill becomes a law. I just hope it won't.
Michael Foz
Oct 8, 2012 / 10:52PM
It has been over a month since I last posted a blog. Wow! Ang tagal na pala. I really don't know what happened pero I think I was just too busy with work I forgot to share my thoughts with you. So what's the latest fuzz? Hmm...
The much talked about Cyber Crime Bill. So what's this bill all about? Well for a normal citizen it says "You-cant-fuckin-tweet-about-me-anymore". Well for me that's what it says. Then comes the libel issue etc. But that's something legal people need to explain. Hehe! I might post something wrong. Or oops! Can I post a blog about this? I might be sued for this post. LOL!
But whatever it is, the internet wouldn't be as exciting as it is today if this bill becomes a law. I just hope it won't.
Michael Foz
Oct 8, 2012 / 10:52PM
Monday 20 August 2012
How Shit Works
Did you ever feel stupid and sad at the same time? If you ask me, yes it's this day at this hour right at this very minute.
I think and breathe showbiz. I like showbiz but I (sometimes) don't like the dirty tactics behind someone's stardom. Why can't we just work fair and clean? Why do we have to step on other people just to get to our goals?! I have questions, I have the answers but I don't like to accept and understand.
I remember quitting something coz I really didn't like the idea of "how it works" and now I am back to something my brain doesn't understand and my principles can't swallow. Now I really feel stupid. I feel like a jerk fighting for someone else's dream but whose fate was predetermined. It's hard. It's fuckin stupid. I think I have to replace someone in that movie Moron 5 right now. Or should I audition for the Part 2?! Damn! Magna Cum Laude and here you are being stupid in its most literal and hurtful sense.
I'm the saddest coz my contestant was booted out of Artista Academy. He had low grades daw. That's like freakin bullshit! I believe in that kid and so are 90% of the staff. He should've stayed longer in the competition for three reasons, he is driven and he has the talent aside from the given that he's good looking. As they say, only one wins. In his case, he had it but it was taken away from him. That's the shittest part of it.
I know the business of showbiz, I know its fuckin dirty but I didn't know it could hurt this bad for someone you care about. Whose dreams were taken away from him. Someone who was worth the stardom, someone who was worth it all.
Teka puputulin ko na dito, I might say something I might regret in the future. Oh hell no I won't fuckin regret anything I've said. It's my page and it's freedom of speech. Hoho LOL!!
I guess I have to RE welcome myself in this world. Hahaha! Welcome Mike, it's been three years accept how the business works. Oh shoot wait, I grew up in a Catholic school, I believe in my God and I have a rosary wherever I go... Now you get it, I won't lose who I am for what you're asking me. Me over anything else! That you have to ACCEPT.
Michael Foz
August 20, 2012 / 7:50PM
I think and breathe showbiz. I like showbiz but I (sometimes) don't like the dirty tactics behind someone's stardom. Why can't we just work fair and clean? Why do we have to step on other people just to get to our goals?! I have questions, I have the answers but I don't like to accept and understand.
I remember quitting something coz I really didn't like the idea of "how it works" and now I am back to something my brain doesn't understand and my principles can't swallow. Now I really feel stupid. I feel like a jerk fighting for someone else's dream but whose fate was predetermined. It's hard. It's fuckin stupid. I think I have to replace someone in that movie Moron 5 right now. Or should I audition for the Part 2?! Damn! Magna Cum Laude and here you are being stupid in its most literal and hurtful sense.
I'm the saddest coz my contestant was booted out of Artista Academy. He had low grades daw. That's like freakin bullshit! I believe in that kid and so are 90% of the staff. He should've stayed longer in the competition for three reasons, he is driven and he has the talent aside from the given that he's good looking. As they say, only one wins. In his case, he had it but it was taken away from him. That's the shittest part of it.
I know the business of showbiz, I know its fuckin dirty but I didn't know it could hurt this bad for someone you care about. Whose dreams were taken away from him. Someone who was worth the stardom, someone who was worth it all.
Teka puputulin ko na dito, I might say something I might regret in the future. Oh hell no I won't fuckin regret anything I've said. It's my page and it's freedom of speech. Hoho LOL!!
I guess I have to RE welcome myself in this world. Hahaha! Welcome Mike, it's been three years accept how the business works. Oh shoot wait, I grew up in a Catholic school, I believe in my God and I have a rosary wherever I go... Now you get it, I won't lose who I am for what you're asking me. Me over anything else! That you have to ACCEPT.
Michael Foz
August 20, 2012 / 7:50PM
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Behind the Camera
Is there a formula on being an artista? My answer would be Oh freakin' YES!! But I won't go into details. I'm sure majority knows the formula. Or don't they?
Last Monday, July 30 at 9PM on TV5 was the pilot of our show Artista Academy. It was a roller coaster of emotions. Excitement, fear and high hopes were felt by everyone. Well, piloting a show ain't new to me for I have been with a lot of shows in ABS-CBN. I like to believe all were number one except for HYY. Haha! But seriously it was a different experience for it is my first show with TV5. I was nervous. Very nervous.
The show aired and it was the best feeling. All our hard work have been seen nationwide. That may be the greatest reward you'll ever get when you're in this industry.
I remember my EP asking me why I decided to be part of the show. I said, I am excited for the show and I am excited to work in a different environment. It was "sugal" for me. Some people might say, nandyan ka na sa ABS bakit ka pa lumipat? That irritates me. Yes, you're with the best but are you happy? So here is Artista Academy, I grabbed the opportunity and so far so good.
This I can say is the best show I have done so far. My dedication is so great I want to win with my contestant. It's his competition but because I believe in him, it has become mine too. The best part maybe, is I am helping someone's dream come true. That for me is another reward for every hard work I give to this show. I can say the same with the other producers. I remember direk saying "respetuhin nyo ang kanilang mga pangarap" and that is instilled on my mind that when I get behind the camera I play my role as his producer and make sure I can be the best that I can be for that kid. Ugh! This is giving me emo shit again. Naf!!
So there, behind the camera you have creatives and production people. Creatives think of concepts and the Production... produces everything. Simple concept but so hard to implement. In our case, we produce materials needed for the show. It is a fun job but tiring. It is fulfilling. It is something not all people can do. Behind every scene in a television show is a production staff working for your entertainment. We believe we are warriors of happiness. We are responsible for your your emotions. We talk to you by means of television. We strengthen your hopes. We play with your imaginations. We push change. We become one with you. At the end of the day, after every closing billboard is a happy staff. Tears and sweat were shed but gold was given in return.
Behind the camera we say... Lights, Camera, Action!
Michael Foz
Aug 2, 2012 / 2:08AM
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| Artista Academy 9PM from Mon-Fri sa TV5 |
Last Monday, July 30 at 9PM on TV5 was the pilot of our show Artista Academy. It was a roller coaster of emotions. Excitement, fear and high hopes were felt by everyone. Well, piloting a show ain't new to me for I have been with a lot of shows in ABS-CBN. I like to believe all were number one except for HYY. Haha! But seriously it was a different experience for it is my first show with TV5. I was nervous. Very nervous.
The show aired and it was the best feeling. All our hard work have been seen nationwide. That may be the greatest reward you'll ever get when you're in this industry.
I remember my EP asking me why I decided to be part of the show. I said, I am excited for the show and I am excited to work in a different environment. It was "sugal" for me. Some people might say, nandyan ka na sa ABS bakit ka pa lumipat? That irritates me. Yes, you're with the best but are you happy? So here is Artista Academy, I grabbed the opportunity and so far so good.
This I can say is the best show I have done so far. My dedication is so great I want to win with my contestant. It's his competition but because I believe in him, it has become mine too. The best part maybe, is I am helping someone's dream come true. That for me is another reward for every hard work I give to this show. I can say the same with the other producers. I remember direk saying "respetuhin nyo ang kanilang mga pangarap" and that is instilled on my mind that when I get behind the camera I play my role as his producer and make sure I can be the best that I can be for that kid. Ugh! This is giving me emo shit again. Naf!!
So there, behind the camera you have creatives and production people. Creatives think of concepts and the Production... produces everything. Simple concept but so hard to implement. In our case, we produce materials needed for the show. It is a fun job but tiring. It is fulfilling. It is something not all people can do. Behind every scene in a television show is a production staff working for your entertainment. We believe we are warriors of happiness. We are responsible for your your emotions. We talk to you by means of television. We strengthen your hopes. We play with your imaginations. We push change. We become one with you. At the end of the day, after every closing billboard is a happy staff. Tears and sweat were shed but gold was given in return.
Behind the camera we say... Lights, Camera, Action!
Michael Foz
Aug 2, 2012 / 2:08AM
Sunday 8 July 2012
I look like Rainier Castillo (?!)
"Uy si Rainier!" This line doesn't sound new to me anymore. I have heard this for like a million times now.
Question?! Do you still remember Rainier Castillo? For most of you my age of course the answer would be yes. But for some especially those who doesn't watch GMA7, he is one of the finalist in the very first Starstruck (a reality talent search) along side Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras. So what's with this guy?! Fortunately and unfortunately, they say I look like him. I have a long list of anecdotes and I still remember each one of them.
The very first time I was called "Rainier" was way back college. I was studying at FEU-Manila and this girl calls me, "Rainier! Rainier!" I didn't look at her and then she approaches me and says "You know Foz, you look like Rainier Castillo!" Initial reaction was "Ah talaga?!" Then in no time, my classmates started calling me Rainier.
I cut my hair for the reason that I don't like to be called Rainier again. But oh no! Even my high school teachers and friends started telling me that I really look like him. So when someone tells me I look like him I answer 'Ikaw na po ang pang-1000 na nagsabi sakin nyan." Simple as that. Pero minsan naman sasabihin palang nilang "alam mo may kamukha ka...." then I say "Rainier Castillo".
Eto gusto ko, one time on my way home there was this family in the jeep who really felt I was the real Rainier. It started when the kid makes bulong to her mom na "mama kamukha nya si Rainier" (I assume). Then when I saw them staring at me and says "Oo nga siya nga si Rainier!" I just smiled and acted like I was the real Rainier. Yumuko ako then nagfumeeling artista. Tinakpan ko kunwari yung mukha ko, brought out a book and started to read. Hanggang sa bumaba ako sa jeep they were staring at me and the kid even said "bye kuya Rainier!" Pero come to think of it, he won't ride a jeep. Haha!
Another was at Proj 8 (where Rainier actually lives). This kid approaches me and says, "Kuya Rainier penge naman ng barya." I said "wala". Then the kid says, nandito ka lang kahapon ah, san yung sasakyan mo?!" And luckily this other kid goes to side of the other kid and says, "Hindi siya si Rainier! Pero kamukhang kamukha nya!". Oh yeah! Beat that! Hahaha!
And oh! when I entered TV5, where Rainier has his shows, some cameramen calls me "Rainier!" so pang-ilan na sila? Maybe 3000?! And when I was at the Araneta, talent managers / viewers of the Artista academy auditions were calling me "Rainier" like it was really me.
And this is what brought me to writing this, a while ago at the church sa "Peace be with you" part. People where staring at me and the guy and the girl behind me whispers "Uy si Rainier Castillo!" Gagawin ko sana ulit na umarteng parang siya para masaya pero I thought what if sabihan ako ng" Ay di naman pala feelingero si Kuya!" That would really be embarassing!
So I have to hear more of these Rainier comments. This Rainier comparison has compliments and some insults to me but whatever it is, I take it as something I should funny that it really makes my day when I hear people say that. And oh, I would like to meet him one day and tell him about those experiences.
Monday 18 June 2012
Love Letter to God
Dear God,
Hi! Talking to you ain't new to me coz I talk to you every day and every night. Tonight, I decided to write you a love letter for the first time. I hope it reaches.
I was a bad kid.
As a child I was selfish and rude. I didn't like people telling me to do things I didn't like to do. I hate it when they make me feel bad about my faults and my failures. I hated when they laugh at me or when they're rude to me. I hate it when I didn't get things I wanted to have. I hate it when things don't go my way. I've gotten the feeling that people are too judgmental and inconsiderate. I have a lot of things to hate about my environment. I was living in a bad world. I struggled as a kid. I was not the son anyone would want to have.
But amidst all these I have struggled to become different. I turned out to be a good young man. I was not the loving kid, but I am learning to love other people as I grow up. I was not the best, but I struggle to be better. I was rude, but now I care. I have so much to hate, but now I realized I have so much to love about and so many people to love. My faith kept me intact.
I believe I have a lot of things to be proud about. On top of my list is that I am your child. I listen to your words and I get to talk to you in my prayers and in my lone times. Secondly, because you gave me good parents and a happy family. They didn't lose hope and didn't doubt that that bad little kid would grow up to be good one day. Thirdly, you gave me good people as friends, even if I am not perfect for them, they stay and remain good to me. Fourthly, because you gave me values in life that until now strengthens me when I am weak. And lastly, because I have enough for myself, my family and the people who need me.
God, when I doubted you tested me even more. You told me to just wait a little more. When I was about to quit, you gave me a spark of hope. When I felt I was alone, I have you beside me. And when I doubted myself, you were the first to tell me to go on and believe. You were my wings when I got tired of flying. You were my hands when I didn't have the urge to write and to help. You were my feet when I didn't feel like running. You were the best of me when I was the worst of me.
It's been 23 years now and the most important gift ever given to me by anyone is the gift of life guided by you. And that alone I say THANK YOU.
And like love letters I end this letter with I LOVE YOU.
Michael Foz
June 18, 2012 10:10PM
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Changes and Chances
My big day was June 11, 2012. In my lost of drive to fight this battle called life, God lit my light again. It was not a tough decision at all, it was something I asked for. In my long three months of waiting for a nice job and exploring the world, I found my place
Yes dear all, I am now a Kapatid or from TV5. How did I get in? I have a good friend and a good track record. Hehe! I say it wasn't tough because I was with ABS-CBN for three years and during the months that I didn't have a show, nagisip-isip ako kung san ba ako nabibilang sa mundo. But I really prayed hard for something nice to happen to me. I tried a lot, I went corporate but It wasn't what my heart is telling me to do. So asked God if He could make something for me and in the right time, He gave what I've asked Him for.
I had a difficulty telling my friends coz they are all Kapamilyas. It was also difficult especially in twitter and facebook. In twitter majority of my 2000+ followers are fans of ABS-CBN artists. I was afraid of tweeting directly that I am now from TV5, I just tweeted the logo of Artista Academy, my show. I guess they'll understand what message I am conveying. And with facebook, I just posted this:
In my honest opinion ABSCBN is the best in the industry. The best bec 80% of television is Entertainment. News belongs to GMA7. TV5 is a poor third but when great minds from ABS and GMA work w/ TV5, then the game is on! It takes people to create a good network, not d other way around. Stop questioning me why I transferred, kelangan ko lang magtrabaho. :)
I am serious about that post. I am a Kapamilya since I was a kid. I watch majority of their shows. And worked for them for 3 years. But I came to the point where I felt I was not appreciated. Not only me, majority feels the same. I was just different because I had the choice. It was now or never. And I wasn't afraid to say I quit. I am tough because I know I am able. And so I left. But I left with no bitterness because that company made me a better and intelligent media practitioner. I was just not happy about being there anymore. And I hope people who mind understands.
So cheers to courage! Cheers to changes and chances!
Michael Foz
June 13, 2012 11:40 PM
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Tears for Fears
I am ___?
Life too harsh for me lately. For the past couple of months, well I can say that I've been living somewhere between greatness and giving up. March, April and May have passed and I am still in the situation where I can find myself with lots of question marks in my head. Lots of questions and what I have now are unclear answers.
I really can't tell why but I am lost and confused. I need to find myself. I need to find my happiness. But where should I start? How should I start? And when is the right time to start?
I am afraid.
I fear that there would be no light to see at the end of the tunnel. I fear life will not offer me the life I always I wanted. I fear people's judgements. I fear loneliness and pain. I fear rejection. I fear fear. I know it's crazy but for a long time now, fear is the only thing I have. And fear doesn't make me any good.
Dear you who's reading this, I know you're also confused of what I am talking about. I know, I am too. I write because I want to express how I feel yet today I feel the person I don't want to become. Fear is changing my perspectives in life. Fear is slowly eating me. I know I am strong man, yet today I am readying my white flag. I might just wave it soon. And when I wave that flag, I don't know what I'll become.
Now I cry. I cry because my heart cries. I cry because my soul cries. I cry because my mind cries. I cry for my fears.
Dear God, when will I cry because of happiness?
Michael Foz
June 6, 2012 / 12:10AM
Life too harsh for me lately. For the past couple of months, well I can say that I've been living somewhere between greatness and giving up. March, April and May have passed and I am still in the situation where I can find myself with lots of question marks in my head. Lots of questions and what I have now are unclear answers.
I really can't tell why but I am lost and confused. I need to find myself. I need to find my happiness. But where should I start? How should I start? And when is the right time to start?
I am afraid.
I fear that there would be no light to see at the end of the tunnel. I fear life will not offer me the life I always I wanted. I fear people's judgements. I fear loneliness and pain. I fear rejection. I fear fear. I know it's crazy but for a long time now, fear is the only thing I have. And fear doesn't make me any good.
Dear you who's reading this, I know you're also confused of what I am talking about. I know, I am too. I write because I want to express how I feel yet today I feel the person I don't want to become. Fear is changing my perspectives in life. Fear is slowly eating me. I know I am strong man, yet today I am readying my white flag. I might just wave it soon. And when I wave that flag, I don't know what I'll become.
Now I cry. I cry because my heart cries. I cry because my soul cries. I cry because my mind cries. I cry for my fears.
Dear God, when will I cry because of happiness?
Michael Foz
June 6, 2012 / 12:10AM
Saturday 2 June 2012
Dado Banatao: The Infamous Global Filipino
The Bottomline with Boy Abunda, my Saturday late night habit.
Tonight I find inspiration in Diosdado Banatao. The opening vtr for the show really didn't do justice to what their guest has achieved for decades now. As a viewer, and If I am not a fan of the show, would get my remote and switch channels. Like who the h*** is that man?! But fortunately, I am not that viewer. So it went on to his very brief profile. And one word made me watch him, "Cagayano". Wow! my kababayan.
So Diosdado Banatao is a Filipino billionaire based in the USA. He takes pride in being part of the Silicon Valley, I believe a hub for tech people in the very advanced technological world. He and his company develops hardwares and works hand in hand with the likes of once the World's Richest Man Bill Gates and had encounters with the famous Apple visionary Steve Jobs whom he regard by the way as "pain in the ass". Haha! He has his humble roots in Iguig Cagayan.
What was notable in the interview was his approach towards questions by the host. I can sense Boy Abunda was a little bit scared to throw questions. He should be, that person was like BIG so he'd better be careful. But fair enough, Tito Boy did his magic. He made him answer questions like "Lights on or lights off?" which he found himself lost and speechless for a while but answering a few. Thank God Tito Boy didn't ask the famous "Boxers or briefs?". But that would be interesting! Mr. Banatao was straight forward. He said he dislikes unions. He didn't answer questions like "How much are you worth?". He envisions a better world through quality education. He made political declarations, he is voting for Romney in the next elections. That man is "THE MAN".
I take inspiration in him because he was not the typical story of rugs to riches. He was poor coming from an infamous town in Cagayan maybe a lot of you may not have heard yet. But they were never deprived especially of food. He takes pride that his father is a farmer, in his words "Pag farmer laging may pagkain". He said he didn't celebrate birthdays because he wasn't comfortable with it. And this took me, his most memorable childhood memory, going to church alone and that's how he celebrated his birthday. Mr Banatao went to Mapua to finish college and eventually leaving the country for Standford University and making it big in the states. Not the typical rugs to riches story because since day one he believed he was "able".
I take pride that he's from my province. I didn't know about a Dado Banatao until a while ago. He inspires me that I am affected with what he is and did to become the man that he is today. He said he didn't dream. And I interpret it as He didn't dream because he was busy living. And that starts for me today. I will be "able" like he is.
I like to believe that he was infamous until an hour ago. Now we know that there is an admirable man in this world proud of his roots and has this vision and work for the Filipinos. I rally behind him for his vision of good education as the solution to end poverty. II hope everyone gets to be like him. As determined and as brave. I boast of him as my kababayan and this country's pride.
His characteristics I think is apparent in every successful man's story. Determined, Believes he is able, strong willed and lastly believes in his God.
Tito Boy leaves us with what Dada Banatao told him, "Only the paranoid survives". And I agree. Luckily I am both paranoid, infamous and poor. But I am determined, I stick to what I believe in and I believe in my God. Well I think the future's bright for me then.
Michael Foz
June 3, 2012 / 2:OOAM
Tuesday 29 May 2012
CJ Corona and Love Letters
Corona is convicted and Love Letters are everywhere! Connection?
So today marks a historic event for the Philippines as 20 senator-judges voted guilty over the Chief Justice and only 3 voted not guilty.
In a rude sense, I kinda felt happy about the verdict. Well, I foremost hate corrupt officials of this corrupt government. I don't have a wide knowledge on this trial but I am with majority of the Filipinos. This country needs a good leader and a corrupt official like Mr. Corona who has 82 dollar accounts, questionable real estate properties among others is not considered one good leader. Unfortunately for him, he will be an icon of corruption... like Erap! And like many other officials who has yet to be investigated and convicted. I hope they all get to go to jail!
And on the lighter part, I went to my brother's house and suddenly while watching the news brings out a box of love letters and hands them to me for me to read. I felt my brother's sadness. He had too damn many cute looking boyfriends but he ends up today with none, not even one. But what struck me was the genuine love in those love letters. I felt like my brother's one lucky guy to have all of those people who truly loved him. It was to that point that I compared myself to him and damn I'm not even close to what he has achieved in his past relationships. I had really bad relationships. So here I am, looking for my love letters. And I did found some. I just read the first line and bam back to the envelopes. Well I am somewhat proud of my relationships but it really breaks my heart to realize that it was my fault why none have stayed. poor boy. Haha!
So I make a promise... I will not have bad relationships anymore. Ill try. For maybe one day when I come looking for those love letters again I can have the courage to read top to bottom and just say Hey I had a good one!
Michael Foz
May 29, 2012 / 10:57PM
So today marks a historic event for the Philippines as 20 senator-judges voted guilty over the Chief Justice and only 3 voted not guilty.
In a rude sense, I kinda felt happy about the verdict. Well, I foremost hate corrupt officials of this corrupt government. I don't have a wide knowledge on this trial but I am with majority of the Filipinos. This country needs a good leader and a corrupt official like Mr. Corona who has 82 dollar accounts, questionable real estate properties among others is not considered one good leader. Unfortunately for him, he will be an icon of corruption... like Erap! And like many other officials who has yet to be investigated and convicted. I hope they all get to go to jail!
And on the lighter part, I went to my brother's house and suddenly while watching the news brings out a box of love letters and hands them to me for me to read. I felt my brother's sadness. He had too damn many cute looking boyfriends but he ends up today with none, not even one. But what struck me was the genuine love in those love letters. I felt like my brother's one lucky guy to have all of those people who truly loved him. It was to that point that I compared myself to him and damn I'm not even close to what he has achieved in his past relationships. I had really bad relationships. So here I am, looking for my love letters. And I did found some. I just read the first line and bam back to the envelopes. Well I am somewhat proud of my relationships but it really breaks my heart to realize that it was my fault why none have stayed. poor boy. Haha!
So I make a promise... I will not have bad relationships anymore. Ill try. For maybe one day when I come looking for those love letters again I can have the courage to read top to bottom and just say Hey I had a good one!
Michael Foz
May 29, 2012 / 10:57PM
Monday 21 May 2012
The Gaga Controversy: A Nation going Gaga!
Lady Gaga is in the Philippines!
But instead of a warm welcome from the HOSPITABLE people called Filipinos, some welcome her with protests.
Now I ask, what's wrong with these religious groups? They're giving the devil too much credit!
Today marks Lady Gaga's 2nd concert in the Philippines. The first one was huge, but this one seems to be bigger! It has been all over the media from fb, twitter, newspapers, radio and tv. Why? Well they say Lady Gaga is evil. Oh c'mon people you're better than this. Why are you all protesting about her performing in the Philippines? I have to say assess before you all even complain of her being here. She's a pop star and its her freedom of expression. If you don't like her, don't watch her or don't listen to her songs. Simple as that. You say Gaga is a threat to us, I say no. And I say mind your own business people. If the old woman from the teleserye Walang Hanggan Donya Margaret hears about this, you'll all hear her famous line "You're Pathetic!".
Lady Gaga is an artist. And as an artist it is her own right to express herself. If she doesn't believe in your god and in my God, respect. It takes a lot of values to give a person due respect.
So little monsters unite! And religious monsters, back off!! This controversy has all gagafied us.
Michael Foz
May 21, 2012 7:05PM
But instead of a warm welcome from the HOSPITABLE people called Filipinos, some welcome her with protests.
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Now I ask, what's wrong with these religious groups? They're giving the devil too much credit!
Today marks Lady Gaga's 2nd concert in the Philippines. The first one was huge, but this one seems to be bigger! It has been all over the media from fb, twitter, newspapers, radio and tv. Why? Well they say Lady Gaga is evil. Oh c'mon people you're better than this. Why are you all protesting about her performing in the Philippines? I have to say assess before you all even complain of her being here. She's a pop star and its her freedom of expression. If you don't like her, don't watch her or don't listen to her songs. Simple as that. You say Gaga is a threat to us, I say no. And I say mind your own business people. If the old woman from the teleserye Walang Hanggan Donya Margaret hears about this, you'll all hear her famous line "You're Pathetic!".
Lady Gaga is an artist. And as an artist it is her own right to express herself. If she doesn't believe in your god and in my God, respect. It takes a lot of values to give a person due respect.
So little monsters unite! And religious monsters, back off!! This controversy has all gagafied us.
Michael Foz
May 21, 2012 7:05PM
Thursday 17 May 2012
TV: Tell-a-vision
Now is the time to share what I have in mind. What should I share? Hmm... lately I've been feeling strange with myself. I feel so down and low. Maybe because of this long lived boredom of mine for 3 long months now. Well, I really feel worthless. Nah! This is just all in my head.
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Ok what's up with the world lately? We have Manny Pacquiao opposing gay marriage, Jessica Sanchez's battle to be in the Top 2 of American Idol and that Thrilla in NAIA between the Santiagos and Friends versus Mon Tulfo.
Let's keep this short and sweet alright?
Manny Pacquiao opposing gay marriage has had downsides for the Fighting Pride of The Philippines. First was being banned from The Grove and from Mario Lopez's Extra. But Manny denies that he won't be guesting anymore. He also clarifies issues regarding quoting a verse from the Book of Leviticus in the Bible condemning gays. Which also was clarified by the writer that Manny really didn't quote the verse from the Bible but it was the writers call to put the verse on the article. And now, the gay community asking Nike to drop their sponsorship with Manny. How unfortunate can you get Manny? Well just one thing brotha, before uttering any derogatory words to a group in the society, think of the consequences. It might cost you your fortune when you keep being stupid.
Jessica (should be) on the Top 2 of the American Idol Season 11 seems to be a big deal for Filipino fans. well, you can't blame us. She's carrying our country (and Mexico) with her. And c'mon she deserves it! So what did I do when clock strike 12NN in the Philippines? I voted for her thru Skype. It actually worked! Hehe! I hope she gets in. I even included her in my prayers. I'm a fan! Really!
then last but the not least, The Santiagos versus the Tulfos. Well I have to say this one's a tough call. Choosing between two not-so-good-entities will make you really think. So I choose not to choose. I don't know who to believe in. The media will always be biased in reporting. TV5 is for the Tulfos and GMA7 is for the Santiagos. ABS-CBN I bet won't also be fair.
So there! The chaotic but fun world of show business. And hey, there's a reason why it's called show business right?
Michael Foz
May 18, 2012 1:20PM
Saturday 28 April 2012
In the Enemy's Territory
It's a Saturday and I want a fast forward to Monday, April 30, 2012.
Last Wednesday, I don't know what got into me when I hurriedly went to my room, take my laptop and check my email and other accounts. I clicked the logo of GMA-7 in Jobstreet first thing when I got connected to the internet. I applied in a job opening then after two hours I got a text from them. The next day, I am in GMA-7 having my interview with the HR and after the managers.
I just wanna share a weird statement I answered in my interview and I still can't get over it:
HR: What is your weakness Michael?
Me: LOVE? Hahahaha!
HR: Cheezy ka ha!! Hahahaha!!
It was not the typical answer you get from someone who's applying for a certain position. But it was really the first thing that popped my mind. And I'm not at all ashamed of my answer. I think for reasons I got the HR's attention. (Hahaha)
It was kinda weird to be in "the enemy's territory". I didn't imagine myself even setting foot on that station. I was a Kapamilya since I the time we first had a television set in the province. There were times when I watched GMA-7 shows but I have to say I am not really a fan. Even when I was taking up Mass Communication at FEU, I really didn't think I would be in GMA-7 at the most watching a live show in the studio.
But here I am, smarter, setting foot again on GMA-7 on Monday for my final interview with the department's Vice President. And I am excited for it. Not the normal me. I don't why but there is something that tells me this is my future. And I have to work my way up.
Whatever the outcome on Monday with my interview and hopefully they give me the exam already, I will accept. For whatever it is, this is what God is telling me to do, to go and to love.
To God Be The Glory!
Michael Foz
April 28, 2012, 10:38PM
Last Wednesday, I don't know what got into me when I hurriedly went to my room, take my laptop and check my email and other accounts. I clicked the logo of GMA-7 in Jobstreet first thing when I got connected to the internet. I applied in a job opening then after two hours I got a text from them. The next day, I am in GMA-7 having my interview with the HR and after the managers.
I just wanna share a weird statement I answered in my interview and I still can't get over it:
HR: What is your weakness Michael?
Me: LOVE? Hahahaha!
HR: Cheezy ka ha!! Hahahaha!!
It was not the typical answer you get from someone who's applying for a certain position. But it was really the first thing that popped my mind. And I'm not at all ashamed of my answer. I think for reasons I got the HR's attention. (Hahaha)
It was kinda weird to be in "the enemy's territory". I didn't imagine myself even setting foot on that station. I was a Kapamilya since I the time we first had a television set in the province. There were times when I watched GMA-7 shows but I have to say I am not really a fan. Even when I was taking up Mass Communication at FEU, I really didn't think I would be in GMA-7 at the most watching a live show in the studio.
But here I am, smarter, setting foot again on GMA-7 on Monday for my final interview with the department's Vice President. And I am excited for it. Not the normal me. I don't why but there is something that tells me this is my future. And I have to work my way up.
Whatever the outcome on Monday with my interview and hopefully they give me the exam already, I will accept. For whatever it is, this is what God is telling me to do, to go and to love.
To God Be The Glory!
Michael Foz
April 28, 2012, 10:38PM
Monday 23 April 2012
Wait. Set. Go!
I have a problem with the virtue of patience. It is proven by my colleagues and friends that I am not a big fan of Patience. If someone is late for more than 15 minutes, then my temper challenges me. I know my exes know that. That's what gets me in trouble.
I am a fan of accuracy and time. And for some reason I believe in this statement:
"Though Patience is a Virtue, TIME is GOLD"
It has been a week since my interview with this Events, Marketing and Advertising company. Though I always get updates from my friend who is the consultant of the company, I don't know why it is this long to wait until I start working. I feel bored now. I feel that I really want to start already, right at this moment. (Haha) Well I am still lucky! I know some people who waits a year or more just to land a job. I am still thankful. This patience really bug me and when it does, my mind plays. And sometimes I don't want what it tells me. I think I just have to wait and enjoy every minute, hour and day of my bum days.
Now I have another problem... how will I say goodbye to my colleagues in ABS-CBN? WellI I will on the first day of work in my new job. (Hahahaha)
For now I have to:
Wait... Set... then finally Go!
Michael Foz
April 24, 2012 / 11:52 AM
Saturday 14 April 2012
Friday the 13th
For some, Friday the 13th is "Malas". But yesteray when I started my day, I claimed that the day would be my lucky day.
Lemme just share my happiness.
I have a new job!!!!
It all started when I got a call from the hr of this advertising, events and marketing company in Ortigas last Thursday. She set me an interview the next day, friday the 13th. Well the "malas" day for some was my lucky day. I went there without expecting anything. I actually got lost looking for the office. When the hr approached me, she ask me if I knew that particular person she's asking me about. I told her yes. To my surprise, my friend who the hr is talking about is actually the consultant of the company. I was so surprised I didn't expect it.
She interviewed me, then asked another boss to interview me, then to the President of the company. Happy that I got them asking me to join the company. I thanked my friend for giving me the opportunity to be a part of their creative staff.. I am excited for the job and for this new world I'll be venturing into.
And of course, that day wouldn't be possible without Bro up above who continuously hears my prayer. My friday the 13th was my luckiest day so far.
Michael Foz
April 14, 2012, 5:13PM
Lemme just share my happiness.
I have a new job!!!!
It all started when I got a call from the hr of this advertising, events and marketing company in Ortigas last Thursday. She set me an interview the next day, friday the 13th. Well the "malas" day for some was my lucky day. I went there without expecting anything. I actually got lost looking for the office. When the hr approached me, she ask me if I knew that particular person she's asking me about. I told her yes. To my surprise, my friend who the hr is talking about is actually the consultant of the company. I was so surprised I didn't expect it.
She interviewed me, then asked another boss to interview me, then to the President of the company. Happy that I got them asking me to join the company. I thanked my friend for giving me the opportunity to be a part of their creative staff.. I am excited for the job and for this new world I'll be venturing into.
And of course, that day wouldn't be possible without Bro up above who continuously hears my prayer. My friday the 13th was my luckiest day so far.
Michael Foz
April 14, 2012, 5:13PM
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Sundays at Tiffany's
Who was my imaginary friend when I was little? The thought of this excites me.
After reading James Patterson's Sundays at Tiffany's, I tried hard to recall one scene in my life where I think had an imaginary friend... BLANK.
Just like in the story, most of us forget who they were or the feeling that they have ever existed in our lives. Well if you're lucky, you might be just like Jane who remembered everything about Michael, her imaginary friend and later became her husband.
The book is a nice read especially when you're a romantic person. It adds color to your life and a little of crazy human imagination. It was exciting for me to read it for I know it won't be the usual love story I watch everyday in teleseryes on tv. It was a love between a mortal Jane and Michael (he was closest to an angel I believe).
The characters interest me. I like Vivienne's character, Jane's mom who was a strong, powerful, classy woman. I also like Hugh who mirrors today's good looking but arrogant and stupid men (some men). I like the little role of Clare, the supermodel who I expected to be bitchy and arrogant but turned out to be a woman of class and manner. I liked MaryLouise's character who seemed to be on Jane's side all the time and understood what she's feeling. These characters has added more color to Jane and Michael's love story.
Jane and Michael are of course the best characters because the story revolved on their love for each other. They were truthfully in love even if they were uncertain about how it'll work out for them. Michael strove to know the answers and didn't fail. He didn't fail Jane, her love for him and mostly he didn't fail himself. He was brave to ask and figure out what was happening and brave enough to accept that he's slowly turning into someone who feels pain, hurt and joy because of his great love for Jane. The perfect description of a man added magic to his beautiful character. While Jane's character was soft and a little bit boring at first who lives in her mother's shadow. A lonely girl who was unhappy with her mother and boyfriend, probably her whole life. She was in search of true happiness until she met Michael again, her long lost imaginary friend who then added color to her dull life.
The love story gives us something to hold on to... love. For them, it started with him being her imaginary friend (his job tasked by God) and her being that wimpy girl who never had confidence for/to herself and was in search of the real meaning of life, happiness and true love.The story brings realization that boundaries, social status and time aren't hindrances to a perfect and meaningful love. That if you want it, you should fight for it. And that leaving and turning away from the situation doesn't solve the problem. It takes only you to live the life you want.
"So let me see if I have this right," said Michael, "The big whoop about being human is that you get to die?" "To live and die" said Jane.
I believe in love and in angels. I believe that someday one person will totally teach me and you what love means. This person could be someone from your past, the present or someone who you'll soon be meeting. That perfect person will come... in the right place, at the right time. I guess when we least expect it.
Have you met yours?
#SundaysAtTiffany's
Michael Foz
March 29, 2012 / 2AM
Saturday 24 March 2012
Status Update
Have you posted?
Showbiz Inside Report (Entertainment Talkshow of ABS-CBN) tackled an interesting and timely topic a while ago on their episode. It is no surprise to many that Twitter and Facebook have become more than just a Social Networking Site. What seems to be interesting is how well social media has become a necessity even for the ordinary Juan dela Cruz.
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What did Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin and Vice Ganda tweet today? Is it traffic in EDSA @MMDA? How about the weather Kuya Kim? Is Derek Ramsay transferring to TV5? Is it true that Showtime's a big noontime flop? So many questions for almost every Juan and organization. Ask Juan and he'll answer. He's very much updated. What gets my attention is how these celebrities and fans react to every question and to every opinion they're getting.
Twitter: my new newspaper.
I like twitter. I like how it works. I get to the point of spending all day looking at tweets from the artists I follow and can spend all day ranting and talking about random things. I tweet because I want to be connected to my friends and to the world.
I like to share that I was blocked by 2 celebrities now, RG and KD. (Hahaha!) I told RG that her report was a pickup from another stations report and it was my research. Then with KD, I told her that she shouldn't think of herself as god in her field because there are better newscasters around who are really good at what they do, not to mention they aren't bitches like her. So there, my next tweet to them I learned I was blocked. (Hahahaha!) I was just expressing my opinion. I thought RG was guilty and KD was really pissed by my rude words (well she was rude too. ganti lang.)
It's all in our definitions and perspectives on things and situations. I can be good in twitter but I can be really rude. It's freedom of expression I believe yet I also know that it has limitations. I am no stupid basher on twitter like most fans are. I like to say that these people are bobo! Or in Iza Calsado's term "mga kulang sa edukasyon". But not just the fans.even artists tend to be stupid.
I don't want to name names of those artists but they really are. Review their tweets and you'll know what kind of intelligence and values they have. Some are really JUST beautiful stupid creatures.
Social media builds better communication and relationships so we should use it to our advantage. We need not destroy its purpose and most importantly our values and our reputation.
At the end of the day, we define who we are by our actions and by our words.
#JustSaying
Michael Foz
March 24, 2012 / 6PM
Saturday 17 March 2012
Whether they're Mestizos o Kayumanggis...
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So today I tweeted: Watched the Philippine
And one stupid guy with the username @imcutepoison replied saying "Magaling ba magfutbol tatay mo? Baka sumipsip ng itlog lang siya magaling!" I got irritated to the point that I told him to go back to school, get an education and learn good manners. See, the point here is not to get so obsessed with all your "idols" and to please read tweets carefully and learn to understand. Well at some point, fans can be so rude, irrelevant and stupid. Sorry for my words.
The Philippine Azkals faces a lot of issues, to name a few: sexual harassment 1 and 2 and their "true" / "real" nationality. I won't discuss the legalities of those sexual harassment issues for I'm no expert on that. I think these people are proud to represent our country in football. Majority maybe are mestizos but what the hell, at least they're carrying our flag and our name in international competitions. Let's not be too rude on these people, we are new to football and let's not cut their hopes of winning for our country.
Stop the hate. Please.
#ImNotAFan
March 17, 2012
5:20PM
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